Product Design Manager jobs in Carmel, IN

Join the ranks of a premier Indianapolis interior design firm renowned since 2005 for its expertise in kitchen design, custom cabinetry, window treatments, millwork, and sophisticated, vibrant design. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Design Sales Manager to join us full-time!

If you're passionate about driving sales in the design industry and thrive in a dynamic, creative environment, we want to hear from you!

This is a full-time, W-2 position in Indianapolis!

The Offer:

• Compensation structure: Base plus commission  
• $50k salary base, full earning potential of $75k
• 401k available from day one, with a 4% match available after 1 year
• Healthcare Stipend: $200/mo applied to premium on your plan of choice.
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Additional closure between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays! 
• Mileage reimbursement available for local travel to in-home appointments. 
• Autonomy over in-home appointment scheduling
• Technology and sample books provided!

A Day in the Life:

• Report to the showroom, where you’ll partner with other designers and focus on project management of each existing sale through the installation process
• Travel to in-home appointments, demonstrating focused expertise on product lines to execute sales
• Price and quote luxury design projects
• Form relationships with builders, clients, and other stakeholders, taking part in lead generation and business development
• Maintain relationships with current esteemed, luxury clientele
• Practice upfront design sales for luxury custom designs without sticker shock or fear of an upsell
• Hours: M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm, with flexibility to close sales

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years experience designing and selling custom cabinetry, window coverings and/or furniture 
• Millwork/custom fabrication sales experience is a plus
• Proven lead generation capabilities, with a track record of sales execution 
• A knack for applying product knowledge to create a laser-focused profile of product recommendations for clients, aiding them in the selection process and proactively closing sales
• Design sales project management experience, from recommendation to installation - the design is not > the sale
• Entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, and driven
• Born to work at a fast pace and not deterred by 6-month project deadlines 
• Not slow to recommend a $36k sale - ideally, this is second nature based on your experience
• Ability to read CAD and floor plans and understand design scale 

More on our Ideal Candidate:

• You love design but are even more energized by sales execution
• You are team-centric, tech savvy, and project/process-oriented
• You adore the details but don’t get trapped in them
• You don’t shy from conflict when closing a sale or working with a team - your mediation skills get you over every hurdle between you and installation.
• You’re a natural networker - keeping relationships with clients is second-nature! 

Sound like you?? APPLY! We look forward to getting to know you! 

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